Oakland Hebrew Day School
After-School Programming
Oakland Hebrew Day School offers students the opportunity to explore talents and interests outside of the school curriculum. Instructors are dedicated educators from within the school community and the greater Bay Area.
AFTERCARE
The OHDS Aftercare Program runs Monday-Thursday, from 4-5:30 p.m., and includes a snack and free play time, and is lovingly overseen by our b'not sherut from Israel. Please register on the OHDS Store.
Pre-registration is required by 2 p.m. Please click "add a note" at checkout to provide any details about dates or the child you're signing up.
You may register for just one day, repeat days (say Wednesdays), or every day of the week, Monday-Thursday, for which we offer a monthly plan.
There is no aftercare on Fridays or early dismissal days (such as those before a holiday). Please check our calendar for these dates.
AFTER-SCHOOL CLUBS
Registration opens mid-August. Clubs are filled on a first-come, first-served basis, so register early!
Clubs are subject to cancellation if minimum enrollments are not met.
In most cases, all registration, payments and communication occurs directly with the instructors. In a few cases, registration takes place on the OHDS Store. Please scroll down for registration links.
Registration for our middle school sports teams -- pickleball, basketball and volleyball -- also opens in August on the OHDS Middle School Athletics Webpage.
Cancellations: Please make your selections carefully, as there are no refunds after the second class.
Schedule: All students enrolled in aftercare or clubs will receive a snack and time to play until their clubs begin.
All clubs end at 5:15 p.m., unless otherwise noted, and aftercare ends promptly at 5:30 p.m. Families are expected to pick up on time. Please use traffic apps to estimate your commute, build in extra time to account for traffic, and build relationships with other families who can pick up when you are running late.
Families picking up late will be charged $15 for every 15 minutes, rounded up to the later 15 minute interval. Families will be billed in their FACTS accounts in December and May. Families who are repeatedly late may be asked to take a break from our after-school programs.
Mondays
Capoeira for Grades K-5
Capoeira is an Afro-Brazilian martial art that combines elements of combat, acrobatics, music, dance and rituals in a very elegant and dynamic way. During a Capoeira session, students will learn martial arts techniques, discover acrobatics, play musical instruments and explore cultures. Instructor Sabia Pinheiro worked to integrate capoeira into the curriculum at the NYU Tisch School of the Arts, and is excited to bring this fun activity to OHDS.
Needs 10 students to run, so tell a friend; capped at 20 students.
Session 2 (1/29-5/13): $350
Registration with our program provider, Nexplore. Here are the steps once you click in: Choose your state (California), then your school (OHDS), and then click into your registration page.
Private Music Lessons with Lisa Zeiler for Grades K-8
OHDS music teacher Lisa Zeiler is now offering fun 30-minute individual lessons in guitar, ukulele, bass or drums. On string instruments, students will learn chords, scales, and techniques to strum and pluck their way to melodic mastery. On drums, they will learn fundamental drumming techniques, including proper hand and foot coordination, rudiments, and rhythm patterns. Our very youngest students may also consider singing or other musical instruments.
Session 1 (9/11-12/18): $650 Full
Session 2 (1/22-5/13): $700 Full
3:30 (for a K-2 student)
4 (for K-5 student)
4:30 (for K-8 student)
5 (for K-8 student)
If Lisa's on-campus classes are full, she may have availability for off-campus lessons. Please reach out to her at lzeiler@ohds.org.
Tuesdays
Art Club with Ms. Esther for Grades K-8
Art Club is a time for students who love art to get together across grade levels and have fun getting creative with Ms. Esther. Each week students will explore different materials and experiment with a wide range of projects. This year families are welcome to sign up their children for BOTH Tuesday and Thursday. Open to students in grades K-8, BK in the second term. We need 10 students for this club to run; capped at 20 students.
Session 1 (9/5-12/19): $400
Session 2 (1/16-5/7): $375
To register or to ask questions, please email Ms. Esther at ehilsenrad@ohds.org.
Hip Hop with Solomon for Grades K-5
Solomon will teach students fundamental hip hop moves, and help them to develop coordination and explore creative expression through music and dance. With age-appropriate choreography and interactive activities, this class aims to foster a positive and inclusive environment where students can embrace their individuality and discover the joy of hip hop culture. Needs 8 students to run, so tell a friend; capped at 20 students.
Session 2 (1/16-5/14): $345
Registration with our program provider, Nexplore. Here are the steps once you click in: Choose your state (California), then your school (OHDS), and then click into your registration page.
Private Piano Lessons with Ms. Sofia for Grades K-8
Tuesdays or Thursdays
Tuesdays or Thursdays
Ms. Sofia Cruz will be offering individual piano lessons on site at OHDS on Tuesdays and Thursdays to students in grades K-8. Ms. Sofia is a classically trained pianist who competed nationally before launching her private piano instruction practice in Contra Costa County eight years ago. She has recently expanded her practice to a studio in Redwood Heights and now at Oakland Hebrew Day School. Here are the sessions and time slots available (please see Ms. Sofia's Thursday schedule for more openings!):
Session 1 (9/5-12/19)
Session 2 (1/16-5/14)
2:30 p.m. (for a K student) Taken!
3 p.m. (for a K student) Taken!
3:30 p.m. (for a K-2 student) Taken!
4-4:45 p.m. (for a 3rd-8th grade student) Taken!
4:45-5:30 p.m. (for a 3rd-8th grade student) Taken!
If Ms. Sofia's on-campus classes are full, she may have openings for off-site lessons. Please send questions or registration inquiries to Sofia at sofia@scpianolessons.com.
Volleyball for Grades 6-8
Tuesdays/Thursdays
Tuesdays/Thursdays
Join the OHDS middle school volleyball team! All details can be found on the middle school athletics site in the volleyball tab.
Wednesdays
Chess Club for Grades K-8
Come develop your strategy and enjoyment of the king of games from the Berkeley Chess School! Lessons and play combine the skills of thinking and creativity with the thrill of sport. Classes include 20 minutes of instruction, with the remaining time set aside for play. Our coaches usually run a tournament within each session. Requires 10 students to run; 20 students maximum.
Session 1 (9/6-12/13): $240
Session 2 (1/17-5/15): $275
*Please note that chess club will not be held on September 20 or November 22.
Please register with the Berkeley Chess School.
Private Music Lessons with Lisa Zeiler for Grades K-8
OHDS music teacher Lisa Zeiler is now offering fun 30-minute individual lessons in guitar, ukulele, bass or drums. On string instruments, students will learn chords, scales, and techniques to strum and pluck their way to melodic mastery. On drums, they will learn fundamental drumming techniques, including proper hand and foot coordination, rudiments, and rhythm patterns. Our very youngest students may also consider singing or other musical instruments. Please register HERE for either or both terms, and reach out to Lisa with any questions at lzeiler@ohds.org.
Session 1 (9/6-12/13): $750 Full
Session 1 (1/17-5/15): $800 Full
4 p.m. (for K-5 student)
4:30 p.m. (for K-8 student)
5 p.m. (for K-8 student)
Thursdays
Art Club with Ms. Esther for Grades K-8
Art Club is a time for students who love art to get together across grade levels and have fun getting creative with Ms. Esther. Each week students will explore different materials and experiment with a wide range of projects. This year families are welcome to sign up their children for BOTH Tuesday and Thursday. Open to students in grades K-8, BK in the second term. We need 10 students for this club to run; capped at 20 students.
Session 1 (9/7-12/14): Cost $300
Session 2 (1/18-5/9): Cost $375
*Please note, art club will not be held on the following Thursdays:
Thursday, 9/14, Ms. Esther out of town
Thursday, 12/21, Maccabiah
To register or to ask questions, please email Ms. Esther at ehilsenrad@ohds.org.
Private Piano Lessons with Ms. Sofia for Grades K-8
Tuesdays or Thursdays
Tuesdays or Thursdays
Ms. Sofia Cruz will be offering individual piano lessons on site at OHDS on Tuesdays and Thursdays to students in grades K-8. Ms. Sofia is a classically trained pianist who competed nationally before launching her private piano instruction practice in Contra Costa County eight years ago. She has recently expanded her practice to a studio in Redwood Heights and now at Oakland Hebrew Day School. Here are the sessions and time slots available:
Session 2 (1/18-5/16)
2:30 p.m. (for a K student)
3 p.m. (for a K student)
3:30 p.m. (for a K-2 student) Taken!
4 p.m. (for a K-2 student) Taken!
4:30 p.m. (for a 3rd-8th grade student) Taken!
5 p.m. (for a 3rd-8th grade student)
Please send questions or registration inquiries to Sofia at sofia@scpianolessons.com.
Spring Musical for Grades 4-8
Annie!
Annie!
Oakland-based Kids ‘N Dance, a performing arts company with two decades experience in children’s theater, will cast, direct, choreograph, costume and oversee all aspects of this year’s musical, Annie. The cast is strictly capped to the first 20 students to register, due to limitations in the script, staffing and theater equipment. Two final performances will be in person for performers’ families.
Schedule Details
Thursdays, 4:15-5:25 p.m.
Dates: 9/21-3/14
*No class on 10/19, 10/26, 12/21
Auditions: Thursday, 9/21, 4:15-5:25 p.m.
Dress rehearsal: Sunday, 3/10
Final Shows: Sunday, 3/17 @ 2:30 & 6
Please register HERE with Kids 'N Dance.
Volleyball for Grades 6-8
Tuesdays/Thursdays
Tuesdays/Thursdays
Join the OHDS middle school volleyball team! All details can be found on the middle school athletics site in the volleyball tab.